Radio host Glenn Beck "thinking about killing Michael Moore"

[Blue Belle]

http://mediamatters.org/items/200505180008

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Clear Channel radio host Glenn Beck said he was "thinking about killing Michael Moore" and pondered whether "I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it," before concluding: "No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong?"

From the May 17 broadcast of The Glenn Beck Program:

BECK: Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure.

Beck's program is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks (owned by radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications) on more than 160 radio stations across the country to an estimated audience of 6 million listeners. He has previously falsely accused Moore of "taking help and money from Hezbollah" and called Michael Berg, who criticized the Bush administration after his son Nick was beheaded in Iraq, "despicable" and "a scumbag."

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So... I wonder if this Ass Hat will have to apologize?? I wonder if the'll demand for his resignation on Fox News??

[WI_DEM]

1. I wonder if contemplating murder on the air would be enough for

the FCC to kick his ass off? If they make such a huff about that Jackson chick showing her tits on the superbowl--then they should consider this.

[expatriate]

29. Oh, but Janet Jackson's titty

was SEX! Evil SEX! SEX! Evil! Unchaste! Bad! NO!

While a threat of taking Michael Moore's life through violence will just pass right on by, because violence is okay. Violence is the Amurkin way! Yay violence! Vive la violence, a la bas le sex! (please pardon my pidgin French, I grew up in Cajun country!)

:sarcasm:

[muchacho]

176. true

good thing this moron didn't say "I want to have man love with Michael Moore."

Then he'd be toast....

[TornadoTN]

188. CORRUPTING OUR YOUTH!

DEFILING THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE AND MORALS!! OFF WITH JACKSONS HEAD! SHE SHOWED HER TIT!

But its ok to openly contemplate the murder of someone that doesnt agree with your ideology!


Welcome to the Right-Wing Theocracy of American!

[raccoon]

190. to me the thing with Janet Jackson

was, that was SUPPOSED to be family entertainment.

And if anybody believes that was a "wardrobe malfunction" I've got some gator-infested swampland to sell them.

And I agree, this jerk shouldn't be allowed to get away with talking about killing anybody.

[TornadoTN]

196. Agreed

I agree with you, the Janet Jackson fiasco was uncalled for, but nowhere near what the media blew it into. I was watching the game, I honestly didn't pay much attention to it, but I understand that families are watching. Bottom line: she shouldn't have done it. Bottom line: Blown WAY out of proportion.

But the backlash that followed was orchestrated for the fundies to launch their assault on anything that they find offensive.

[raccoon]

210. I think you may be right about the backlash nt

[getmeouttahere]

203. But this is Amurika, where it's ok....

to kill and threaten to kill, but not ok for our kids to see sex. Anybody who's ever been to Europe will know this...Euros would rather their kids see sex than violence. At least we can explain sex to our kids, how do you explain violence?

[DarleenMB]

249. gotta agree

You know I'm sick to death of this society telling me my body is obscene. I'm surprised we all aren't wearing bee keeper suits by now.

[getmeouttahere]

261. Right on, Sister! Testify!

Of course with many of these conservatives, their sexual morality is actually hypocracy. As we have seen in recent weeks, they are some of the biggest pervs out there!

[orleans]

122. looks like the fcc could give a crap about death threats

http://www.fcc.gov/mb/enf/forms/pubv.html

"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

Mass Media Bureua
Publication V



VIOLENCE OR OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITY
This is response to the concerns about talk show hosts and other persons who broadcast statements that could incite violence or other illegal activity.

The Federal Communications Commission is responsible for the licensing and regulation of radio and television broadcast stations and for assuring that they comply with Commission rules and statutory requirements. Generally speaking, however, the Commission is prohibited from involving itself in the content of specific programs or otherwise engaging in activities that might be regarded as program censorship. Consequently, the Commission cannot direct broadcasters to refrain from presenting this kind of program material.

With respect to broadcasts inciting violation of law, the First Amendment permits free speech to be curtailed when it is directed toward inciting or producing dangerous activity and is likely to produce such action. Other than under these circumstances, mere advocacy of the use of force or of law violation is protected by the Constitution.

Even where the so-called "clear and present danger" test is met, the Commission believes that any review leading to a curtailment of speech should be performed by the appropriate criminal law enforcement authorities. Accordingly, it is up to federal, state, or local criminal law enforcement agencies to analyze the content and context of the speech and to determine whether there is a clear and present danger that it will result in imminent lawless action."




and check this out--it looks like the fcc did shit when there were death threats to muslims on the boston airwaves.

http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2004/DA-04-2120A1.html

"This matter involves a number of similar
complaints alleging that, on or about April 22, 2004,
Station WTKK(FM) broadcast comments by a talk show host in
which he advocated violence against Muslims.3
Specifically, the complaints allege that the host stated
over the air, ``I believe that Muslims in this country are
a fifth column . . . You believe that we should befriend
them. I think we should kill them.'' The complaints also
allege that the host advocated dropping bombs in the Middle
East to kill Muslims. The complainants generally express
outrage that Station WTKK(FM) broadcast such inflammatory
speech, and many of them request that the Commission assess
a fine against the station and/or prohibit future
broadcasts of such language."

and the conclussion:
"ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections
0.111(a)(11) and 0.311 of the Commission's rules,7 that the
above-described complaints filed against Greater Boston
Radio, Inc. are hereby DENIED."


gee, i don't know. maybe i'm reading the two pages all wrong. but i don't think so.

[ClintonTyree]

179. Now that the FCC is a subsidiary of the bush propaganda...

machine, I doubt very much if they'd take any action at all. It's all god clean fun :eyes: he's just joking around. :grr:

The public discourse in this country has taken a VERY dangerous turn. The Cons/Fundies have declared open season on Judges, Progressives, or ANYONE that disagrees with their pinheaded ideology. Yet the press, the FCC and every other outlet that has any authority to hold them accountable just slough it off as if it's not anything to worry about. People have been MURDERED because of this, but I guess that's OK with them, they don't seem to be doing anything about it.

If this is the way it's going to be, so be it. If they want armed confrontation and civil war, they've got it. I will NOT sit idly by while our allies are murdered. There is no time to "talk about this reasonably" or pursue channels of diplomacy with these murderers. The only thing they understand is violence, and while we're trying to take the high road and negotiate for a more "kind and gentler" discourse, they'll be picking us off in great numbers.

We can thank the bush administration for this situation. Mr. "uniter, not divider" has taken this country to the brink of civil war. I, for one, am not going to stand idly by while open season on Progressives is declared. They even have a tee-shirt out on the market now, "It's open season on Democrat, and there's no limit". Very freaking funny. These Neanderthals have to be stopped, NOW! They think they have all the firepower because we Democrats are whimpy pacifists. WRONG! Try it assholes, just try it.

I urge all Progressives to arm themselves, if for nothing more than home security. They WILL come for us. I know this will not sit well with the pacifists, but there is no way to pacify these people. The only thing they understand is violence, and it's violence they shall have. The lame argument "if we do that then we become just like them" is just that, lame. A person does no good to any cause when he's dead. Being a martyr is foolish, you're dead and they are still out "purifying" the country. I will be armed and waiting. And I will NOT hesitate to kill before I am killed. Bring it on, assholes! :Gr:

[mpyle27]

202. Finally...

someone with the courage to point out a deeper cause seriousness of the situation we are in. I happen to be preaparing for a move out east to be, quite honestly, closer to people I would be willing to die for and with. I had a chance to stay in the midwest, but declined.

I made the same point to someone fairly close to me who happens to be a fundie. I was raised in a fundie house and the depth of complete ignorance pertaining to OUR government is, well..., damn. It's hard to describe the feelings. I am sure that "anger" would be the word for those of us who have never had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of a full-fledged, TRUE believer. Although, I find this hard to believe. I would say, "pleasurably irritating" in that while I talk to them, I am laughing at the absurdities being spewed but quite inflamed when you realize the futility of the whole exercise. Arrogant? No, I listen to what they are saying. That's the difference.

Enjoyed your post.

[getmeouttahere]

222. Good for you, mpyle27, in these dark times....

it's good to be with more like-minded individuals...this is why I am thankful to live L.A. right now

[mpyle27]

269. thanks friend

[Bluzmann57]

250. Agree with you to some extent

I saw one of those bumper stickers you mentioned (yeah I know you said shirts) and I actually talked to the owner of the (foreign) car that it was stuck on. I told the guy that if he wanted violence, he's got it. He threatened to call the cops as he was shitting his pants. I told him that killing anyone isn't good, but I will not take shit from people like this anymore.
We have gotten nowhere by "civil" discourse and we need to be willing to fight back. However, we should never be the agressors, as it is illegal and just plain stupid. We should however, be on the offensive verbally. We cannot let another "swift boat" campaign happen to our candidate again. We must bombard every one we know and do so constantly. Sooner or later the message will sink in and we will win. I do not advocate armed aggression or civil war. Lets hope it doesn't come to that.

[struggle4progress]

138. Complain to the FCC. Complain to the station. And complain to ..

all commercial sponsors. Write outraged letters to the newspapers. We could probably get rid of this piece of shit in a week.

[Paul Dlugokencky]

167. Yes... especially complain to the sponsors

Ask them if they want to be associated with musings of murder and violence.



http://www.cafepress.com/kickindemocrats

[Az]

178. He nicely provides a list of them... here ya go

DirecTV - http://www.DirecTV.com/

GO TO MY PC.com - http://www.gotomypc.com/

Out of the Box Publishing - http://www.playapplestoapples.com

Proflowers.com - http://www.proflowers.com/

Lobstergram - http://www.livelob.com/

Select Comfort - http://www.selectcomfort.com

Bills Khakis - http://www.billskhakis.com

Carrabba's Italian Grill - http://www.carrabbas.com/

[struggle4progress]

186. Ask them why they fund terrorist threats and calls for political ..

.. assassination.

[getmeouttahere]

195. C'mon, folks, it isn't enough to complain....boycotts!

The only thing these human pieces of sh** understand is money (and power and violence, too, but that's another matter). I have believed for a long time that mass boycotts would change the face of this debate/potential theocracy.

I'm telling you, we outnumber them here and we have the vast majority of the world behind us. If we spend our dollars with blue or left-leaning companies, we can take back this country. I believe it!

[KC21304]

238. I will. Now someone tell me who the hell is Glenn Beck please.

Thanks. If he has anything to do with Fox, that would explain why I don't know about him.

[getmeouttahere]

262. He's a piece of sh** radio host....

with Clear Channel Communications, who need to be boycotted relentlessly!

[KC21304]

265. Thanks. He is one piece of sh** we don't have to

listen to around here but that is because O'Reilly, Dr. Laura and Lars Larson take up all the time. What a fine world we live in.

[Tigress DEM]

153. Michael Moore should press charges for TERRORISTIC THREATS

It is against the law to threaten to murder someone. He did it on a live show. He can't deny it. Whether he "meant it or not" charges should still be pressed, a restrainig order obtained and sanctions and fines on his show for allowing such rubish to go out as a pretense to putting on a radio show.

[ClintonTyree]

180. And that will only encourage...

his "followers" to do the job for him. Believe it. These rabid mutants WILL attempt to murder Michael Moore. This is what the neo-con agenda has wrought. Murder of their political foes and ANYONE who dares speak out against them. Commander cuckoobananas, the "uniter, not the divider" has brought this country to the verge of civil war. and does he care? Not a whit. He's giggling all the way to the bank with the money he's stolen from the Treasury.

[Tigress DEM]

258. Rabid followers don't need an excuse, and Michael Moore has...

been in the NRA for a long time. I'm sure he can defend himself.

Worrying about what crazy people will do if you speak the truth is insanity itself. That is letting the inmates run the insane asylum.

Besides, if the worst were to happen, at least people would know about it and it wouldn't be just another of our Broken Hearted secrets here on the DU where we mourn the death of Truth, Justice and American Civil Liberties every day.

I think Michael would rather go out fighting and I think I'd be willing to get between him and a nutjob bullet, just to do the right thing regardless of what it costs.

There comes a time when the revolution is about making up your mind not to give a damm what the other assholes are doing and just get on with the job that is ours to do. IMO

I'm not judging anyone for not being where I am at, but I am so sick and tired of the right wing getting away with these insane behaviours and we sit here and say it's ok.

Bullshit. It's not ok to threaten to murder someone on national radio and get away with it. I don't care who says it, it's wrong. It's just wrong. IMO

Not confronting them doesn't make the threat of them following through on it any less. Doctors who perform abortions are murdered by freaks and the only thing we legally have that stops them is putting them away for murder. IMO

Why would it be any different in this case?

[ChickMagic]

198. Well, I just sent it to the FBI

as a death threat.

[Bouncy Ball]

2. I've been sitting here shaking my head at this for a few minutes.

Just baffled as to what to say.

Is it wrong? The fact that he's even asking is scary. Hell yes, it's WRONG to kill another person.

I'm serious WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE???????

And why do I think the feds WON'T be making a visit to Beck?

[okieinpain]

135. funny thing is he's talking about his jesus band. I guess he thinks

that the lord is going to forgive him for killing the liberal commies.

[Paul Dlugokencky]

169. It's like a "get out of jail free" card

Say and do whatever your sick id wants, so long as you say some magic words all will be forgiven and you can keep lording your morality over others.



http://www.cafepress.com/kickindemocrats

[Blue Belle]

205. This explains it...

This explains why everyone with a chrome Jesus fish drive like and asshole and is more likely to cut you off in traffic.

[muchacho]

177. debasing a people

the result (so far) has not been a realization of mass killings but the concept id the same as the Nazis viewing the Jews as deserving of violence and making them non-human.

I'm loath to compare any movement with the Nazis but I'm willing to call it as I see it and the casual way they speak of violence against a class of people, not for their race but because of their ideas, seems to fall in line with the cultural view of the neo-cons.

Good thing most of them are poseurs.

[WLKjr]

3. I think someone needs to give him a call

like the cops for making death threats or intent to kill.

[FreedomAngel82]

50. If I lived in the area

I would. Anybody here live in the same area as this asswipe?

[WLKjr]

58. is he from C-bus OH??

[The_Casual_Observer]

4. I believe that Moore could have the bastard arrested

for that.

[Smarmie Doofus]

22. And he SHOULD.

[understandinglife]

32. Ditto!

www.missionnotaccomplished.us

[raccoon]

192. Ditto again. nt

[Tigress DEM]

154. TERRORISTIC THREATS live on the radio post 9/11

Should - really should be major news.

[beyurslf]

5. Surely threatening to kill someone with the intent to do it

is illegal

[ebayfool]

146. Threatening to kick someone's ass gets people arrested for making a

'terrorist threat' - I know a few - so I would think they COULD make one for this! The question is will they ... hmmm, kill v. kick ass - seems like it's at least as much of a 'terrorist threat' to me.

Although I must admit I think the arrests for 'terrorist threats' when used w/calling someone out behind the barn is out of line - disorderly conduct, any number of things it could be charged, but that is a bit over the top. Kansas City, 9/11, invading Iraq - those are terrorist acts. This guy, however, is more than calling out a neighbor or co-worker. He is more or less soliciting a murder - whether by his own hand or another's. That is a criminal act, IMO, so let them charge him on whatever they have at hand!

[Tigress DEM]

259. Thank You

We used to complain that we had too many lawyers in this country. Maybe subconsciously our whole society has been moving to this point, with so many flaggrant abuses of the law and a lot of lawyers around, it could balance itself out somehow - hopefully in the favor of America surviving.

I know I totally have a new view of lawyers these days.

[Kerrytravelers]

6. Of course not! rethuggies are always right, don'tcha know?

They get their beliefs straight from God himself.



Kinda like this guy:

[paineinthearse]

7. That's all some wingnut-Columbine-type needs to hear nt

[Bouncy Ball]

8. So let's start talking action.

This is beyond the pale. Who do we contact? The FCC? The feds? Has media matters already contacted anyone?

The guy is CONTEMPLATING MURDER ON THE AIR.

[CBHagman]

78. Here's the Clear Channel contact link.

http://www.clearchannel.com/Corporate/Email.aspx

I suppose that's a good place to start. You could also contact the advertisers.

[geckosfeet]

114. does anyone have link to FCC?

Does anyone have a link to the FCC?

I already contacted Clear Channel.

[anitar1]

141. I wrote a letter to Clear Channel, but it would not go through. n/t

[lady lib]

150. Done. Thank you for posting their email address.

Honestly, just when I think things can't get any uglier...grrrr.

[Tigress DEM]

155. How is this?

TERRORISTIC THREATS by Glen Beck are an OUTRAGE!

Is this the kind of thing you allow your hosts to do on the air? Threatening to kill someone is classified as a terroristic threat and deserves jail time.

What kind of a show do you run that this happens? Glen Beck should be fired and sent out of the station with the utmost haste before he actually comes unhinged and hurts someone or himself.

Michael Moore should sue Clear Channel for allowing it and use the money to make another movie. This is media swill at it's worst.


Sign me,

Appauled

[Tigress DEM]

157. The Clear Channel Creed - Now THIS is ENTERTAINING!

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I highlighted the best part
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[Ioo]

9. What is an AAR host did it

I am sure there would be hearings in congress tonight!

WOW, this is so bad....

[Todd B]

26. Remember the Randi Rhodes deal a few weeks ago?

Remember when Randi Rhodes "threatened *"? Right wingers were all over it and decreeing AAR/Randi Rhodes as "hate radio" and Simple Scotty was denouncing it in press briefings.

Why is there such hypocrisy in the Republican Party (the Culture of Life party)?

[FreedomAngel82]

54. Remember Rhandi?

Remember what happened with Rhandi? They played that skit of killing Bush and they were all over her. But nobody on this guy.

[chalky]

137. And Bush was never even threatened in that bit.

It was an old man pissed at his son, and it was the son that the old man took out.
It was stupid, but you couldn't call even it a veiled threat to the Chimperor.

(What a concept. I formed my opinion AFTER I actually heard the thing.)

[deadparrot]

10. Yeah, culture of life!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[sonicx]

11. IOKIYAR

If a liberal host tried this, they'd be arrested.

[Solly Mack]

12. unreal..and had Moore said that about Beck

all hell would break loose among right wingers...

[Bouncy Ball]

13. Call Premiere Radio Networks

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd. 5th Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Main: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]

I called that 1-800 number and I was transferred (by a real person!) to a customer service line where I left a message. The guy said that line was set up just for comments about the May 17 Beck show regarding his contemplating killing Michael Moore.

I left a message.

Now, who else? This will not stand. I swear to you if someone on the left said the same thing about someone on the right, I would scream and yell just as much about it, because that is NOT RIGHT.

On edit, the email for Becks' show, though I don't want to email him, lot of good THAT would do: E-mail: [e-mail] If anyone else is feeling like they need to take a shower, go for it.

[cornermouse]

14. Sounds like a terroristic threat and something to be prosecuted to me.

Time to file charges.

[Bouncy Ball]

15. How to Contact the FCC:

http://www.fcc.gov/contacts.html

[orleans]

106. did you report this to the FCC?

isn't this illegal--what this jerk said, or can you say you're thinking about killing someone on air? (just thought you might know)

[LittleClarkie]

136. Also under "Filing a Complaint with the FCC is easy"

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html

[Bouncy Ball]

16. I emailed MM

[e-mail]

Although he probably knows, I emailed him with the media matters link anyway.

[Smarmie Doofus]

24. He should be encouraged to take legal AND civil action.

[Bouncy Ball]

25. I gave him the link, encouraged him to stay safe and take

whatever legal and criminal action he and the authorities deem necessary.

Last time I checked, discussing how you are going to murder someone on air was not cool.

[earth mom]

17. Whoa! What a complete and utter psycho!

Time for some legal action! :grr:

[Melynn]

80. Beck is a psycho

He is a Christian, or so he says. I don't recall one of the ten commandants being "Kill thy neighbor".

[AntiCoup2K4]

96. Very much the opposite. According to Jesus, Beck is already a murderer.

...just by carrying such murderous thoughts in his heart, let alone voicing them over the airwaves.

[mom cat]

187. Oh you Bible spouting liberal. Next thing that you are going to say is

that Jesus said to love one another. Damn bleeding heart liberal!:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[okieinpain]

235. hey don't forget his sister mann coulter. here's her latest

"How about the media adding to the list of reasons not to run a news item: "Protecting the national interest"? If journalists don't like the ring of that, how about this one: "Protecting ourselves before the American people rise up and lynch us for our relentless anti-American stories."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/s/ucac/20050518/cm_ucac/newsweekdissembledmuslimsdismembered/nc:742

they are truly into the violence stuff, yet dean is a disgrace because he suggests delay should be in jail.....

[Serial Mom]

18. I keep saying I can't believe this, but then

after 5 years of this hate and BS from them, I SHOULD EXPECT it - nothing less would be the exception from the entire gang of fu@king greedy rw radio criminals!

:wow:

[whistle]

19. That is a threat and Michael Moore needs to sue Glenn Beck...

...his producers and the networks and local stations that carry his show. He could get a multi-million dollar out of court settlement. Why isn't the FCC closing down that network for allowing such inflammatory and irresponsible broadcasting? Glenn Beck is a total turd. I can't stand any of the talk radio programs in my area (Orlando FL), it's all this same crap.

[SlavesandBulldozers]

48. hey fellow Orlandonian!

what up!

[whistle]

234. Yo, what'sup with you!

...I can't even listen to Jim Philips any more and the fellow who comes on right before, just total crap talk radion in the area. I do like to listen in on George Nory Coast to Coast, but that's about it.

I listen to UCF FM 89.9 and when I'm on the west side of town I'll bring in Tampa 89.7

[FreedomAngel82]

60. If I was Moore

I would go to the ACLU. Is this the type of suit they could do?

[Shallah Kali]

20. Why hasn't he been charged with criminal threatening

or whatever the equivalent law is in his state???

[Bouncy Ball]

21. Ok

I've just contacted Premiere Radio Networks, Michael Moore and the FCC.

Use these email addresses for the FCC, just cut and paste into your to window.

[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]

I'm also about to go look for a phone number for the FCC.

Guys, take action on this please. This hasn't taken me ten minutes. But if shit like this is allowed to stand, they'll go further and further with it. My God.

[ChemBob]

125. Just used your addresses. Thanks!

I sent the following:

Let me preface this by saying I believe absolutely in free speech, but I also believe in responsibility for one's actions and that it is not allowable to yell fire in a theater unless that theater is indeed on fire. Mr. Glenn Beck has used the public airwaves to make a threat on another man's life and, in graphic detail, expressed how he would like to kill him (http://mediamatters.org/items/200505180008). In a time and a society that contains volatile, occasionally mentally unhinged, persons with violently radical political leanings Mr. Beck's speech could actually incite violence upon the person of Mr. Michael Moore. He has, in effect, asked to have the theater set afire.

It is unimaginable to me that this sort of breach can be allowed to go unrepentant while the FCC promulgates regulations against minor occurrences of sex and vulgarity on the airwaves that can have no such profound potential impact to the health and safety of citizens.

I implore you to take immediate action, to the full extent of your abilities, to address the heinous actions and violent intent of Mr. Beck and remove him permanently from our airwaves and fine the communications company that employs him.

[Bouncy Ball]

23. Someone else hit the greatest button so this will have 3 votes

I left another message for Premiere letting them know people are contacting Michael Moore and the FCC about this.

[Old and In the Way]

28. Happy to oblige.

Thanks for the contact info....I've sent my e-mail in.

[Sydnie]

30. OK, you have your three now for greatest

This is outrageous. Randi plays a spoof about gun shots and gets blasted all over the place.

This guy threatens MM and he will probably be given a dinner in his honor!

[Disturbed]

31. If he had said this about Pres or VP

the SS would be arresting him about a half hour later. Any lawyers here that could explain why this is not illegal regarding threats of murder toward a private citizen?

[Warren DeMontague]

27. When are people going to wake up

and realize that the promulgators of this hate and rhetoric are would-be Nazis, pure and simple. Substitute "jew" for "liberal" in any of Annie Coultergeist's rants, and what do you get? Or if Michael Savage was spewing bile in German?

These people are dangerous as fuck, particularly when drunk on their own power and hate.

[Bouncy Ball]

33. Yep, which is why I encourage EVERYONE who sees this

to take five minutes and call Premiere Radio Networks and they will have you leave a message (get a few words in to the person who answers, too, they sound a bit freaked out), and EMAIL and call the FCC.

I will call the FCC tomorrow, they are closed and you can't leave a message unless you are a fire or police official. Run around on the answering thing.

Do it guys, don't let this stand. If no one says anything, they're going to think even more that it's just hunky-dory.

And Beck is STUPID. IF something were to happen to MM, well, there's this quote of Becks' forever archived for all to see...

[OrlandoGator]

34. GLENNBECKGLENNBECK! Superextreme radio!

What an assclown. Five seconds of his show gives me a fucking migraine.

[Cocoa]

35. it's depressing that this passes for entertainment

People that listen to this kind of shit are masochists without knowing it and it's sad.

[Bouncy Ball]

37. Even if someone on the left said this about someone on the right

I'd be disturbed. In fact, possibly even more so because it was someone on MY side saying things like that.

[Cocoa]

45. I can't even imagine that

I can't think of any lefty entertainer saying something like this.

Michael Moore, for example, is always accused of being "hateful" but to anyone who actually bothers to see his movies or watch an interview with him, it makes no sense at to call him hateful. And try to imagine Moore talking about killing someone. Absurd, it would never happen, he wouldn't be Moore if he said anything close to that.

For one thing, Moore is funny and is incapable of being this lame.

[Knight of Ni]

162. Of course, they're masochists! They voted for the Chimp!

Wouldn't voting against your own interests qualify as masochism?

[DearAbby]

36. REPORT HIS ASS TO THE FCC...

[Bouncy Ball]

38. Go for it, I just did.

Just copy and paste these addresses into the to box of your email:

[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]

(Those are ALL the commissioners and the regular email address.)

Then give them the link to the Media Matters page about it:

http://mediamatters.org/items/200505180008

Tell them you didn't know advocating and contemplating a man's murder on-air was ok.

[VOX]

79. Thanks, BB!!!

Will do. :thumbsup:

[spindoctor]

116. Done

Moving on to my local aficionado

[cry baby]

127. I wrote a letter, thanks for the addys!

[Mojambo]

131. Done. Everyone should send an email.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Below is a transcript from the Glenn Beck show on May 17th.

"BECK: Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure."

http://mediamatters.org/items/200505180008

This type of disgusting hate mongering has no place on airwaves that belong to good decent people. In my mind there is no acceptable response to such filth other than the immediate dismissal of Glenn Beck and sanctions against Premiere Radio Networks and Clear Channel. Please take the strongest possible action NOW. The people will not tolerate ignorant blow hards like Glenn Beck fantasizing about murder on airwaves that (technically at least) still belong to the public.

Please keep me abreast of your actions on this issue. I'll be in contact.

[lady lib]

151. FCC Contacted.

Thanks for posting their email.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

193. Done!

[getmeouttahere]

200. If I recall correctly, Sinclair Broadcasting's stock.....

dropped precipitously after we threatened their sponsors with boycotts, but I can't remember exactly what the issue was...anybody remember? If we can do that to Sinclair, we can certainly do it to Clear Channel. But people have to be willing to make sacrifices...don't listen to their programs, if they have TV don't watch those programs. We have to make the sacrifices necessary to bring these people down.

[Blue Belle]

207. The issue was...

When they forced their TV stations to show the anti-John Kerry Propoganda film prior to the '04 election.

[getmeouttahere]

211. That's it! Thank you very much, Blue Belle!

[zoeb]

39. Can't stand the guy's screaming!

It's like the only way he can make a point is to scream and it's like nails on chalkboard.

[Bouncy Ball]

40. Please contact the FCC.

Let them know how disgusted you are by this and how disturbing it is.

See my post above yours for contact information.

[zoeb]

53. done n/t

[billkurtmeyer]

182. He has another annoying habit. . .

When I lived in Kansas (thank God that I no longer live in that backwards state!) I used to run across him because of the lack of nothing else on the radio. Besides screaming, he zones out, by that I mean very noticeable long pauses, I used to think that the station had gone dead or something. But then I realized that it was his little tiny brain trying to come up with the next hateful thing to say. What Beck is trying to do is to push the envelope because he isn't really going any where. All of these hate filled right wing talkers have to keep going further and further to the right and the extreme. It is scary, don't hesitate to contact the FCC and his radio network! It Janet Jackson's breast brings a large fine, Beck should be given a huge fine and banned from the year for fantasizing about murder, but he won't.

[kissmygrits]

221. He zoned out because he was most likely on drugs.

He was probably doing the Lush Bimbo,uh...Rush Limbaugh thing. Swigging down those drugs.

[Todd B]

41. Did anyone save a copy?

Does anyone have a copy of the audio from the show? Or have they saved the webpage that the transcript is posted on?

If things really get out of hand, it would be nice to have in case he starts to pull a Watergate or Enron and delete them from the server (like all good Republicans do - cover it up when things get tough).

[Bouncy Ball]

43. Go to the Media Matters link.

There is an audio of it you can click on, so obviously Media Matters has it.

http://mediamatters.org/items/200505180008

[Todd B]

57. Do'h!

*hides*

Ah, I'm an idiot - I missed the link to the audio clip in the article! Duly noted and carry on!

[Bouncy Ball]

62. No problem!

:hi:

[ghostsofgiants]

209. Wow, it's even creepier when you hear the audio clip

That's really fucked up.

[Bouncy Ball]

245. Yep, it is, isn't it?

I made myself listen to it and my skin crawled. And he doesn't even CHUCKLE, not even once. I thought maybe he would laugh a bit, like it was a joke, albeit a sick one.

Nope. He sounded totally serious to me.

[billkurtmeyer]

183. If you go to Beck's website, they supposedly have his shows archived, but

I wonder if this particular one is still there, hum?

[Catherine Vincent]

42. Can't believe some of the bush butt kissers are still upset with

Michael Moore. He'll probably get a slap on the wrist for that comment.

[Coexist]

44. Here's my letter to Clear Channel, copied to everyone at the FCC

Dear Sir or Madam,

Below is a transcript from the Glenn Beck show on May 17th.

"BECK: Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure."

Is this what Clear Channel stands for? I believe this is called a death threat. He might not be meeting a wired undercover officer for coffee at Perkins, but he is advocating hiring a "hit man". He admits, "I've lost all sight of right and wrong". If you do not fire him, you are so far beyond irresponsible, you will never find your way back.

Please do what is right. This is sickening.

Sincerely,

[Bouncy Ball]

51. got an email address for Clear Channel?

I'd like to write them too.

[Coexist]

59. this is the only radio contact I could find.

[e-mail] <[e-mail]>

[Hubert Flottz]

91. What if your children listened to this nutcase's radio show?

Would the kids then think it was okay to murder people, or to have people whacked, because they heard this rabid hate filled oddball, "screaming" crazy things like this on the radio? Kids hear a guy like that screaming on the airwaves and acting like some kind of freak from 1934 Germany and think, "HEY...this guy is cool...after all he's an adult, isn't he on the air with the blessing of the FCC, so he's got to be legit and he surely must have his shit in one stack, RIGHT??? Maybe I should go and do what that dude on the radio says, to that asshole English teacher, who got me grounded, when she ratted me out last week?"

Right wing HATE RADIO programming, can be no more good for our kids, than ANY of the silly shit the Reich Wing bible thumpers RAVE and cavort about 24/7! Take the chubby cheeked TV preacher, who bashed the Telletubbies, for a for instance!

This guy sounds like a mad dog hate-monger that should be under the clinical supervision of competent mental health authorities, instead of on the air where he may trigger an unstable, or an immature person, to really go out and do a violent act, such as the one this twisted fool has described and said that he'd do, or would like to do! I just wonder if that hate filled guy has ever done any type of physical violence to anyone and gotten away with it! Remember that Ted Bundy and other serial murderers were active in politics also! Maybe he beats and dominates his wife or children! Maybe he mistreats his elderly mother or grandmother! Maybe he kicks his dogs and cats! We know that if he backs the neocon's radical, greedy, repressive and dishonest agenda, that he hates our freedom and hates America!

[FreedomAngel82]

46. Of course not

Ann Coulter has gotten away with saying horrible things so why should anything be different with this guy? Coulter has said the NYTimes building should've been blow up instead of the WTC and that Clinton should be assisinated and she's still walking around free.

[Nomad559]

47. O'Reilly want's to kill Michael Moore

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Kill_Moore

:puke:

[ChemBob]

126. He should go too!

No spin my ass!

[Enraged_Ape]

49. What a coward

I'd just love to see what the guy would do if Michael Moore really showed up on his doorstep with two sets of boxing gloves. Moore has probably 7 inches of height, 5 inches of reach, and 75 pounds on this weasel. He would destroy him.

Are all neocons sniveling cowards? I have yet to see an exception to the rule.

[smiley_glad_hands]

52. Yeah I heard that.

He also was asking listeners who called in if they would do it for $50 million. It was disgusting.

[Bouncy Ball]

56. WHAT????

You need to email Media Matters and tell them that.

They don't have that part up on the link. They have audio of him saying he could kill Michael Moore and how he'd choke him to death, etc. but they don't have that.

[e-mail]

[smiley_glad_hands]

95. Emailed them. Thanx. eom

[Catherine Vincent]

65. Were there any callers that criticized the idiot for wanting to kill MM?

[smiley_glad_hands]

97. None that I heard.

Then again, I could only listen but for so long.

[mark11727]

170. Nope, but I'd bust a cap in Beck's ass for free.

For the good of the many, y'know?

[SlavesandBulldozers]

55. using the Bush doctrine

Moore would be well within his rights to pre-emptively strike this asshat.

[Coexist]

63. If he lived in Florida he could shoot him in public

because of the "perceived threat".
Come on down Michael! You can stay at my house - I'm a really good cook!

[Bouncy Ball]

64. Yeah but Michael would never do that.

[Coexist]

69. but he could, and Jeb would have to pat him on the back

wouldn't that be a great photo - showing how well his new law is working. We are all so thrilled to feel safer because of the Jebster.

[Bouncy Ball]

61. I just listened to the audio.

It was pretty chilling. He never laughs or chuckles or anything. I was listening for that in case he tried to say "oh I was just kidding!" Nope, nothing like that.

Add to that what another poster in this thread said, that he was asking callers if they would kill Michael Moore for $50 million and my God.

Now, God forbid, but if something WERE to happen to MM, some idiot freeper off his nut actually thought "hey that's a good idea" would Beck be held accountable?

[burythehatchet]

66. this is the nicest letter I've ever written to a Nazi

Hi there Glenn.
I heard about your comments regarding Michael Moore. I havce a vague notion of who you are so I visited your web site. I saw your picture and it was exactly how I imagined you. You're a handsome young Aryan man- Blond hair, blue eyes, European build. The words you used in your diatribe against Michael Moore were also very manly, reminiscent of strong Germanic opera. Or perhaps I'm being too analytical. After all, your on-air rant may not have been well advised because Mr. Moore is being threatened essentially because of his beliefs not because he committed some heinous crime. Because if he did anything illegal he would certainly have been scooped up by the stormtroopers and would have been found at the GITMO torture camp. Anyway, I think thet even in this era of creeping fascism in America, you may have gone too far. I guess there's a very fine tightrope to walk when an entertainment personality wants to increase ratings. I think a strong gust of wind may cause you to stumble on this high wire act. Oh well, here's to hoping there's no net.
Cheers

[Bouncy Ball]

67. LMAO

Good one.

[Blue Belle]

84. Gawd... how did you keep your lunch down???

You should write fiction.

[Blue Belle]

68. Here is the copy of the email I'm sending...

to Premier Networks, the FCC etc.:

I'm deeply offended of the content of Glenn Beck's 5/17/05 radio show where he threatened the life of Movie Director and Writer, Michael Moore. As taken from a transcript, his content was as follows:

BECK: Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure.

At what point in society is this sort of rhetoric acceptable especially in an age where violence is so prevalent? It sickens me that a talk show host can get away with such an extreme oratory when you think of the range and influence he must have. I am lodging an official complaint and I’m sure a number of concerned citizens will follow suit. I hope you will do the right thing and look into this matter - at the very least, I think Glenn Beck should be made to apologize.

Thank you,

[Bouncy Ball]

70. At the very least he should be slapped with a huge fine

and his sponsors should do some serious thinking as to whether they want to continue sponsoring his show at all.

Good letter.

[ElectroPrincess]

72. Kudos Blue Belle!

:yourock:

[Blue Belle]

76. ...

Thanks... :blush:

[ClintonTyree]

185. A mere apology will not suffce....

he would do it in a half-hearted, tongue in cheek manner and it would have no real meaning. He must be removed from the airwaves, anything else would be viewed as no punishment at all. Beck must go!

[getmeouttahere]

201. Shaming them into firing him won't work...

as these people have no shame. Mass boycotts of their advertisers would get them to act, I believe.

www.buyblue.org

Let's make the sacrifices necessary to take these people down.

[Beacho]

71. So this 'billy bad ass' like killin'?

Why isn't his ass in Iraq?


Another ass hat that would shit his pants if he even heard a gun shot

[swag]

73. Now that's a reprehensible attitude.

[Blue Belle]

74. Lets DU this...

Let's get the emails, letters, phone calls, faxes to the network and the FCC...

Let's make this Ass Clown pay!!

[Coexist]

75. kick! Culture of Life my butt...

Beck is an ex-addict - maybe Limbaugh sent him some of his primo stuff which caused his on-air meltdown.

[nittygritty]

133. yep.

i emailed FCC and ClearChannel about this.

[Vektor]

77. He needs to be arrested.

This is a threat of murder. Plain and simple. Can you imagine what would happen if someone said exactly this about *you know who*? The men in black would be at their door on no time.

[Bouncy Ball]

82. Yep, exactly what I thought.

Or if any personality on AAR talked on-air about murdering rush limbaugh or glenn beck (they aren't worth capital letters)?

They would go BANANAS.

EVERYONE EMAIL THE FCC. Tell your local media outlets. Hell, contact your elected representatives if they are the type who would give a shit. Ask them why Janet Jackson's breast is worthy of a month-long hissy fit but this isn't.

[VOX]

81. It's this kind of shit that's gonna green-light some freeper with a magnum

As in, "Sure, it's OKAY to kill liberals, they're terrorists." If RW hate-radio keeps this up, and I have no doubt it will, thee will be some very tragic consequences.

Beck should have his ass *nailed* to the floorboards. :grr:

[Bouncy Ball]

83. Upthread, a DUer who heard it said beck was asking callers

if they would take $50 million to kill Moore themselves.

If that isn't inciting people to murder on someone's behalf....

[Bouncy Ball]

85. These are his show's sponsors:

(Kind of a tiny list, isn't it?) Fortunately I don't do business with a single one of these companies. And won't.

DirecTV - http://www.DirecTV.com/

GO TO MY PC.com - http://www.gotomypc.com/

Out of the Box Publishing - http://www.playapplestoapples.com

Proflowers.com - http://www.proflowers.com/

Lobstergram - http://www.livelob.com/

Select Comfort - http://www.selectcomfort.com

Bills Khakis - http://www.billskhakis.com

Carrabba's Italian Grill - http://www.carrabbas.com/

[Coexist]

87. thanks! contacted them all.

[Bouncy Ball]

88. I'm almost done with the list.

I've got two more to go.

[Coexist]

89. with the death of judges after the GOP encourage people to hate them

you think this would be beyond the pale out of respect for human life.

Oh, but wait - he's not a fetus.

[progressoid]

111. Go to my pc

also advertises on Air America don't they?

[pstokely]

130. a few of those are AAR advertisers

Al Franken plugs GOTOMYPC.com

[getmeouttahere]

206. Good work, Bouncy Ball!

This is what I'm talking about!!! Boycott 'em massively!!!

www.buyblue.org

[Liberal In Texas]

86. I've always thought that this would be the next thing the hate mongers

would start ramping up. Inciting violence against the now demonized "liburls". (Remember, Coulter thinks liberals should be talked to with a baseball bat.)

Beck no doubt doesn't have the balls to actually do anything, but there are plenty of RW nut sheeple out there that might do his bidding.

Watch out. We're going to see more of this.

Kristalnacht 21st Century style.

[paparush]

90. Isn't this Communicating Threats?

Conspiracy to Commit Murder?

Assault?

Its gotta be something!! You can't just plot to kill a person on live radio.

[Bouncy Ball]

92. Because he said all this on the radio it's definitely

a matter for the FCC, very possibly a criminal matter.

No, you cannot just talk about how you want to kill someone on the radio, name the person, talk about how you would do it, etc.

No.

[demo dutch]

99. Let's turn this guy in!! Outrageous!

[spindoctor]

121. He "thinks" about it...that's entirely different

And who gives a fuck that it is unethical?

I'm cooking up a big pot of whoop-ass here.

Hit him where it hurts. Sponsors, local relay stations and the motherfuckers at clear channel.

[MODemocrat]

93. Beck sounds as if he should be whisk away in a straight jacket

to the nearest mental institution. He desperately needs help. I'll bet he's never investigated. Sounds like a very dangerous person to me.

[Darranar]

94. Straight from the "culture of life." n/t

[mitchum]

98. What's he gonna do, bore him to death?

The fatuous sedentary libertarian dipshit stands a fair chance of succeeding

[d_b]

100. Still nothing on Moore's site.

[LTR]

257. Why should there be?

More people have heard of Michael Moore than whatshisname. Why give this wingnut free advertising?

[thecai]

101. Why Isn't He Being Charged With Conspiracy To Commit Murder?

Oh yeah, "they're above the law". I almost forgot.:eyes:

[spindoctor]

102. The worst part is that this will "inspire" dumbos out there

Although Glenny-baby is just talking out of his ass, his words will be read as a justification by the idiots who spoon up his hateful words.

What's up with these people? Judges threatened, Michael Moore threatened (I'm sure its not the first time, but on the fucking radio?), a webmaster beaten to death. Do these bastards really want to start something?

Fuck!

[Bouncy Ball]

103. The webmaster beaten to death thing was a hoax.

He even admitted it on his website.

[spindoctor]

107. Thanks for clearing that up

But I'm still pissed.

[The Gunslinger]

104. wow

" He has previously falsely accused Moore of "taking help and money from Hezbollah"

Wasn't that the president that supports the Hezbollah....


If that would have been AAR threatening to kill Rush, people would end up in Giitmo for it.

[GoneOffShore]

105. Just sent a short email.

to Clear Channel saying that Beck should be taken off the air, along with 'Have you no decency?"
Not that it's going to make a difference with those bastards.
On edit
called Premiere and left a message. Asshats.

[Straight Shooter]

108. My message to Chairman Martin and the Commissioners of the FCC:

Please take appropriate action against Mr. Beck. This is beyond the pale. I refer you to Mr. Beck's radio show wherein he stated, on air:

BECK: "Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure."

Beck's program is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks (owned by radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications) on more than 160 radio stations across the country to an estimated audience of 6 million listeners.

The citizens of this country are twitchy enough as it is. Inciting, or advocating homicide surely cannot be legal.

Thank you for your attention to this.

Regards,
(Straight Shooter)

Thanks, Blue Belle, for alerting us to this. I am absolutely appalled at the idiocy and criminality of this guy Beck. Has he no concept of what it takes for just one of 6 million people to interpret his tirade as some sort of coded message to assassinate Michael Moore?

[geckosfeet]

109. this is insane: WRITE TO CLEAR CHANNEL & FCC

This is my letter to Clear Channel

-----------------------------------
I demand that Glenn Beck be FIRED immediately. It is outrageous, OUTRAGEOUS to discuss MURDERING someone on the air. This is madness.
-----------------------------------

Link to Clear Channel,,

Clear Channel link

Link to FCC

FCC link

[otohara]

110. Why Is There No Link to E-mail FCC

On the Media Matters site? Does this imply that David Brock doesn't see this as a threat?

[Bouncy Ball]

120. I assumed he was leaving that decision up to people who read

about this.

[AuntiBush]

112. They have to wear a "Band" to remind then what Jesus would do?

O.M.G. And they say Democrats are godless!

This guy needs to be reported, and fast! These people think they have a free-pass to "choke (him) to death" in the name of Jesus!?!

[chomskysright]

113. he should be CRIMINALLY CHARGED FOR THREATS

[Catherine Vincent]

115. Does anyone have the email to the FCC handy?

I already sent an email to one of the sponsors of the station (Carrabbas) and I feel sending Clear Channel an email will not do any good.

edit: nevermind, I just saw it above. Thanks.

[spindoctor]

118. Look at post #38, compliments of Bouncy Ball

:kick:

[Laurab]

117. Wrote to all of them

got an automated response from Beck, also sent to the FCC people and Clear Channel. This is truly frightening to me, and if it's not against the law, it should be. These people are INSANE.

[progressoid]

119. Clear Channel lists this guy as the contact for their radio division

[e-mail]

I just sent Mr Thompson a nice message too.

[geckosfeet]

123. just sent FCC some happy e-mail,,, e-mail addresses here

Chairman KKevin J. Martin: [e-mail]
Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy: [e-mail]
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: [e-mail]
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [e-mail]

Recently Clear Channel radio host Glenn Beck said he was "thinking about killing Michael Moore" and pondered whether "I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it," before concluding: "No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong?"

As a minimum response to this outrageous broadcast, your organization should remove this person from the public airwaves immediately. He is clearly advocating the MURDER of a private citizen. For you and your organization to not respond forcefully and deliberately implies your organizations complicity in advocating the murder of a private citizen.

Thank you for your support and quick action.

[malmapus]

134. emails sent

thanks for the addresses

EDIT looks like [e-mail] is a bad email address, I just got a bounce back saying it was undeliverable (user unknown)

[geckosfeet]

140. FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [e-mail]

Sorry,,, my bad.

FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [e-mail]

[creeksneakers2]

124. Glenn Beck played a big role in the Terry Schiavo lies n/t

[chughes1614]

128. Get Your Glen Beck Sponsors Here

From the Nazi's own website:

http://www.glennbeck.com/sponsors/

We would like to thank our sponsors for making the Glenn Beck Program possible.
 


DirecTV - http://www.DirecTV.com/
 

GO TO MY PC.com - http://www.gotomypc.com/
 

Out of the Box Publishing - http://www.playapplestoapples.com
 

Proflowers.com - http://www.proflowers.com/
 

Lobstergram - http://www.livelob.com/
 

Select Comfort - http://www.selectcomfort.com
 

Bills Khakis - http://www.billskhakis.com
 

Carrabba's Italian Grill - http://www.carrabbas.com/

Please call and email these people early and often. Dont forget to also contact
Clear Channel - http://www.clearchannel.com/
Premiere Radio Networks- http://www.premrad.com/about-us/email.html
The Filthy Pig Himself- [e-mail]
Or even the LAPD- http://www.lapdonline.org/

[getmeouttahere]

214. This is great...however, we need Clear Channel's sponsors...

as well, let's really hit 'em where it hurts them!

[I Have A Dream]

272. Just noticed

that DirecTV is no longer listed as a sponsor on Glenn Beck's sponsor list on his web site. Maybe they decided that he wasn't worth the bad publicity.

If so, kudos to DirecTV!

[geckosfeet]

129. Clear Channel Creed

snip

"   We believe we have an obligation for the well-being
of the communities in which we live. We further believe the
future success of our communities and the industries where we
do business is dependent upon the responsibility we feel, the
high standards we set and the positive impact our actions
have.  "

snip

Fresh from the Clear Channel web site,,,,

[chughes1614]

132. Just sent this to Direct TV...

and slight variants to the LAPD, and the FCC. I urge you all to take action now, and lets look up the people over at http://sinclairaction.com/ and get on this. We did a serious number on SBG a few months back, and in some ways, it would be easier to do a number on this freak chop chop.

Hello,
This Tue. (5/17/05) radio host Glen Beck, who works at :

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd. 5th Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Main: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

threatened to kill filmmaker Michael Moore on his show. The exact text of what he said is:

BECK: Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill Michael Moore," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill Michael Moore. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure.

I was wondering if you have pulled your sponsorship of this criminal show yet. Myself and others are currently mobilizing an action against the sponsors of this show that refuse to drop sponsorship, similar to the action we took against Sinclaire broadcasting a few months ago. We heartedly believe in the principal of free speech, but feel this protection is not extended to criminal activity. We hope you will take this opportunity to act quickly, and pull all sponsorship of this show.

Name
address

[anitar1]

139. Beck is obviously of the right"persuasion" RW, so

therefore nothing will be done about him. Those rules are only for the left and all Dems. Of course , what Beck is hoping, is that he has incited nutcases to try and murder Moore. Life is so sweet here in BushWorld.

[tyedyeto]

142. Sounds like a threat to me!

Where's the FBI or Homeland Security? Are they looking in to this?

[Missy Vixen]

143. This is a threat

>Clear Channel radio host Glenn Beck said he was "thinking about killing Michael Moore" and pondered whether "I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it," before concluding: "No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong?"<

against Michael Moore. Everyone reading this thread should contact Clear Channel, the FBI, and the FCC in the morning with the above quote. The FCC admitted during hearings recently that some of the more egregious "obscenity" censorship over the past couple of years came about because of a handful of complaints. This is a legitimate complaint; this person has threatened the health and safety of another person on the public airwaves.

It is illegal to threaten someone else's life. Mr. Beck should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Julie

[LongTomH]

144. Some Thoughts:

A few weeks ago, my girlfriend and I watched a DVD of "Hotel Rawanda," the very powerful movie about the genocide in Rawanda. There were a lot of threads in that film. One of those being the inaction of the west, including America; which still leaves me ashamed.

Another was the role of "hate radio" in whipping up hysteria against the Tutsis. A radio announcer was constantly denoucing the "cockroaches" and calling for their slaughter.

I also recall reading "Hitler's Willing Executioners," the premise of which is that more Germans were involved in the slaughter of the Jews than the few "bad apples" we have been led to believe. There was a chilling passage about ordinary Germans returning to their families at night: "with their clothes spattered with blood and brains."

What made this possible? According to the authors, it was decades of anti-semitic propaganda, dehumanizing Jews.

I'll keep all this in mind whenever I hear, or hear discussion of: Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Glenn Beck and any of their ilk. They are not just harmless cranks - they are dangerous!

And, Mr. Beck: Go ahead and remove that "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelet -- Jesus is ashamed of you!

[cry baby]

145. Hate radio does real damage.

If Mr. Moore is harmed, it will be because Beck incited violence against him because of his (Moore's) beliefs.

Would that be a hate crime?

[noiretextatique]

232. specifically, a hate radio crime

most of the practioners of this should be behind bars. of course they are cowards and will never do anything but talk, but as you mention, they might inspire someone who will do more than talk.

[La Coliniere]

147. Remember when Randi...

Rhodes did a skit related to Social Security on her show and merely used the sound of gunshots in the background for comic effect? The freepers and right wing media went nuts. This idiot threatens a person's life and there will not be a single mention of it on faux, CNN etc. He THREATENED to kill a person and had the incredible audacity to insinuate that Jesus might contemplate the same. Outrageous! These people are crazy. I doubt there will be any consequences for this sick minded individual. What Jews were to Nazi Germany are what Liberals/Democrats are to the rightwing religious in this troubled nation.

[alarcojon]

148. Done

I've contacted the FCC, Clear Channel, and some of the sponsors (couldn't resist SelectComfort - I have a bed from a competing manufacturer!). Let's keep the heat on this sack o' shit.

[Born_A_Truman]

149. Clear Channel

http://www.clearchannel.com/Corporate/company_exec.aspx

The whole list with individual emails are on this link.

If you write them a letter, make sure you CC all the program sponsors on the letter so they see you are sending a copy to
their clients.

[Name removed]

152. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[jmcon007]

156. Come on....give the man some credit.

At least he's being honest. I've known for a very long time that "Jesus" has only been a prop for these nuts and Beck is one of the very few who admits it.
I don't know if there was anyone I came closer to hating than Ronald Reagan. But, would I have killed him if I had the chance and would have never gotten caught? No.
The kind of hatred that the neocons possess should be studied by science. Maybe it can be our new energy source.

[Quixote1818]

158. Glenn Beck is extremely sarcastic, this is being blown out of proportion

I have listened to him a couple of times when I was in Grand Junction CO. He is better than most Conservative Hosts and he is NEVER serious about anything. He uses sarcasm constantly and I am sure he really meant no harm. He should not have said it but I am not going to get all bent out of shape over this. He was joking around I am sure.

[LTR]

165. Problem is, lots of people believe that shit

This philosophy goes all the way back to Orson Welles and "War of the Worlds". Sure, they even announced that it was just a radio play, but it sure spooked the hell out of a lot of people.

I'm convinced that much of what these wingnut radio goons do is mostly an act, or an eggageration of thier personality. Beck's background is of a failed alcoholic 'Morning Zoo' wacky guy. And he basically sucks at it. Still, as someone who's worked in the business, it's not really a bad idea to think about what you are going to say before you say it.

Besides, threatening to kill Mr. Moore in May of 2005 is lame radio. How long ago did "F-9/11" come out? Guess the Hillary bashing got old, huh?

[EST]

166. Just because you were only joking when you yelled "FIRE!"

in that proverbial crowded theater does not absolve you of your guilt and responsibility for the deaths of the people killed by such irresponsible jokes.

[Bouncy Ball]

197. Have you listened to the audio of it?

If he's joking around, where's the chuckling? Where are the sounds of him giggling.

WHERE IS HIM SAYING "JUST KIDDING FOLKS!"

Huh?

You do NOT talk about how you are going to kill someone on the air.

That is a threat to do harm.

[w4rma]

159. Apology? Fuck apologies. This whackjob needs to be removed from the

airwaves, immediately.

You do *not* use public airwaves to condone murdering Americans, ever. <period> Not even as a joke and who can tell when right-wingers are joking or not when every time they screw up and say BS like this they pretend it was just some joke. <period>

[Nothing Without Hope]

160. Nuts listen and can take this literally. A progressive web blogger was

murdered, dying Tuesday from injuries from a vicious attack on Monday. This was after threats and trespassing complaints - these are people "disagreed with this politics.":

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=3671059
Thread title: "Antiwar webmaster asssasinated"

When Beck talks about murdering Michael Moore, who is listening and what will they do? Michael has received murder threats before, but so far he has survived.

Beck should not be on the air - he is inciting MURDER. It HAS happened and can happen again at any time.

[ima_sinnic]

161. that was a hoax--and by the way that was no "progressive" webmaster

--it was a hateful reactionary white supremacist who faked his own death as a publicity stunt.

[Nothing Without Hope]

163. I went back to the DU thread where this was being discussed and

found what you are talking about. At the time I went through that thread, none of the evidence for fraud had surfaced and it has been haunting me - that bit about his wife and infant being with him when he died. Partly because that bothered me so much, I didn't go through the entire thread.

After reading your comment, I went through what is now a very long thread and was amazed by what was uncovered. Thank you for alerting me to this - now I don't have to worry about his family.

But the fact remains, even though that was a hoax, people do get killed by nuts. Talking on-air about killing Michael Moore is beyond rash - it is incitement. Even if the speaker did not literally intend for Moore to be attacked, he has to be aware that some of his audience is nuts. What he did was irresponsible and dangerous.

ed:clarification

[LightningFlash]

164. Apparently instead of thinking you should do it....

You should simply attempt to do it, immediately using the criminal actions of the Bush administration. Then get what you rightfully deserve as the karma comes blowing back, throwing you into prison or even accidently "killed" by someone who's not a coward. Probably someone you also dispise.

[NightOwwl]

168. My letter to the FCC...

Chairman Martin, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Adelstein:

I took an original quote from Glenn Beck’s radio show on 5/17/2005, and inserted the name of President Bush wherever he used the name Michael Moore. I can’t imagine a death threat against the President would be taken lightly. As a matter of fact, I can’t believe a death threat against anyone would be taken lightly. Are liberals the exception to the rule these days?

Begin Quote

**************

“Hang on, let me just tell you what I'm thinking. I'm thinking about killing {President Bush}, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it. No, I think I could. I think he could be looking me in the eye, you know, and I could just be choking the life out -- is this wrong? I stopped wearing my What Would Jesus -- band -- Do, and I've lost all sense of right and wrong now. I used to be able to say, "Yeah, I'd kill {President Bush}," and then I'd see the little band: What Would Jesus Do? And then I'd realize, "Oh, you wouldn't kill {President Bush}. Or at least you wouldn't choke him to death." And you know, well, I'm not sure.”

**************

End Quote

Please respond with the FCC ruling that applies to this situation.

Thank you,

...

[Catfight]

171. The FCC has allowed AM radio to be terrorist radio for a long time.

Everyday is a new hate-dejour. It's amazing how violence is so acceptable for people who hide behind a religious figure that never raised his hand to anyone. Only religious fanatics can take a peaceful man and say they are following him by exhibiting violence. The world is upside down and Bush is the leader of all this insanity.

[EST]

172. This crappy crew should not look past their own success

at influencing the intellectually challenged to do all manner of craziness, both legal and not, in recent history. That BS questioning of callers, asking them if they would do it for fifty million dollars, sure sounds like 'solicitation to commit' to me and he's negotiating the fee.

[B Calm]

173. I contacted all 4 e-mail addresses at the FCC.

How to Contact the FCC

To Contact the Commissioners via E-mail

Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [e-mail]
Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy: [e-mail]
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: [e-mail]
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [e-mail]


To Obtain Information via E-mail

General information, inquiries & complaints: [e-mail]
Freedom of Information Act requests: [e-mail]
Comments on FCC Internet services: [e-mail]
Elections & political candidate matters: [e-mail]

[muchacho]

174. ah, the kulture of life

sometimes the beast of the belly is exposed and highlights their neo-fascist, cruel and vindictive selves in all their glory.

And the Right conveniently blames "rap music" for teaching violence to kids. Hypocrits...

[Name removed]

175. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[aion]

184. Statute of Limitations

Does anyone know the statute of limitations for terroristic threats? Perhaps we cannot rely on BushCo to enforce civility, but would we be allowed to pursue this sort of thing if, by some miracle, we take back our White House in 2008?

[porkrind]

181. Here are a million media email addresses ...

Get Skinner's "National Media Llist" at:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=109x17759

Time to email the shit out of this one. I also think some old-fashioned snail-mail is in order. This is outrageous!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

189. Somebody arrest this P.O.S.

Criminal menacing, and as far as I know, it's a crime in all fifty states. You could also classify it as a terroristic threat, which is a federal crime.

Well, I'm waiting.....



...still waiting.

I forgot, laws don't apply to conservatives.

[Roland99]

191. He's the one that shouts out, "SHUT THAT PIEHOLE!"

when someone gets the best of him.


Dude has SERIOUS anger issues.

[Catboater]

199. Glenn Beck

Beck used to have a local show here in New Haven. He was shiathouse crazy back then, too. Suddenly he vanished, and I remember thinking that's the end of him, obviously no stopping to think that he had all the qualities which would make him a natural with the hate radio crowd. He's probably wealthy now, although his soul is impoverished and he probably unconsciously loathes himself.

[myrna minx]

229. Welcome to DU, Catboater.

:hi:

[spooky3]

194. thanks for posting this; I hope he's arrested immediately.

[Kingofalldems]

204. Complain to XM radio as well

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet. His show is on there. Don't know about Sirius.

[geniph]

241. This fuckhead's on XM?

I'm an XM subscriber. My protest letters go to XM Radio today!

[raccoon]

208. I received this reply from one of the sponsors

XXXXX

Thank you for your feedback..........I always love to hear from our fans!

Glen Beck’s comments were meant to be funny.........he is after all a comedian. Like all comedian’s he is at risk of crossing the line from time to time......especially in the realm of politics.

But the bottom line is this: Glenn Beck would never seriously consider murdering Michael Moore.........I think you know that as well as I..........If you think he was serious, then I suspect you are not even a listener of his show.

We remain firmly behind Glenn Beck............keep smiling my friend.........I am sure Michael Moore is safe and sound tonight.

All the best.........

Mark
-----------------------------------------------

I haven't yet formed my response.

[getmeouttahere]

213. Your response perhaps should be...

that's fine, then you won't mind if I forward your response to everyone I know, to make sure they know that you condone threatening to murder people over the air

Meanwhile, I will be forwarding the web addresses of all their sponsors to everyone I know, and ask them to forward to everyone THEY know, and so on, and so on....

[Blue Belle]

233. And she'll tell two firends... then she'll tell two friends...

I love it. Bravo!

[TornadoTN]

216. Not surprising

Lets get this response out there.

I'm going to write to them as well and pose some hard-hitting questions about people that make threats against conservatives, if that same standards applies.

[Coexist]

224. Bills Khakis lame response

"Thanks you for your views as expressed through your email.
While Bills Khakis does not specifically endorse the views expressed on the Glenn Beck Program, in the case of the specific issue cited in your message, we believe the reporting on Glenn's "routine" was taken out of context. Listening to the show in it's entirety, Glenn specifically says at the end of the "bit" that the idea of killing anyone would be "clearly wrong." We can understand your concern regarding the incident as it was reported. In fact, we were troubled by the reports published until we listened to the archived show on Glenn's website. Comedy, go figure!

Sincerely
Bills Khakis Customer Service"

[Coexist]

230. my resonse to Bills Khakis

If you truly did listen it in it's entirety, you will notice the lack of chuckling, laughing, comedic pauses and other signals that he merely a wacky prankster. He was advocating murder and (wink-wink) he would never do it, but it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing if someone else did it.

Please read this blurb about the movie "Hotel Rwanda" and the potential that someone speaking to a large audience with political motives can incite.

"Underlying the tension and drama of the film was the omnipresent talk radio, which effectively used demagoguery to incite the Hutus into believing that the Tutsis and moderate Hutus were the enemy. And once the slaughter began, the broadcasters coordinated the hunt for people that had escaped the initial rout. Using terminology that dehumanized their victims (“you can smell the cockroaches”) and building a case that the Tutsis deserved their fate, hate radio created an environment that inflamed the anger of the Hutus who had long felt oppressed under the colonial era."
http://www.reachm.com/amstreet/archives/2005/02/14/could-it-happen-here/

In our very tense political climate, things like this cannot be taken lightly.

Try what is written below on for size. Is this comedy to you, also? If Liddy had said, "just joshin' ya" after the commercial break, would what he said be alright with Bill's Khakis?

"Now if the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms comes to disarm you and they are bearing arms, resist them with arms. Go for a head shot; they're going to be wearing bulletproof vests."

--G. Gordon Liddy, radio show, 8/26/94
http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1313

Liddy did this, knowing from firsthand experience how much radio can personally affect someone.

"This gave Liddy hope "for the first time in my life" that he too could overcome weakness. When he listened to Hitler on the radio, it "made me feel a strength inside I had never known before," he explains. "Hitler's sheer animal confidence and power of will . He sent an electric current through my body."
http://mediamatters.org/items/200411230004

Here's a last quote for you to mull over regarding the what Bill's Khakis supports,

"but when you preach hatred, you reap the rewards of hatred, which are generally violent."
http://stevesmarketanddeli.com/2005/01/religious-extremists-of-all-stripes.htm

[Blue Belle]

231. Which sponser was this??

They're attitude is a little cavilier...

"Oh Glenn Beck is a comedian... Keep Smiling!!"

MY ASS!! This guy spews hate and I think we should boycott any sponser who supports this kind of rhetoric. They're contributing to a hateful, crass, "Party of ME", Jesus as a Logo, society...

[raccoon]

267. here's my response

I don’t find joking about killing someone humor, and I’d say if anybody does, that person must have a warped sense of humor.

I have to wonder if the victim in this so-called humor was a conservative, you and the rest at your company would feel the same way.

So OTB-Games is “remaining firmly behind Glenn Beck.” I will never do any business with your company.



Sincerely,

Firstname Lastname

[Bouncy Ball]

246. WHAT THE FUCK?

IT IS NOT OK TO TALK ABOUT, CONTEMPLATE, DESCRIBE THE MURDER OF ANOTHER PERSON ON-AIR. He even asked callers if they would take $50 million to KILL MICHAEL MOORE.

That is NOT funny and it's NOT a joke.

That sponsor was that publishing company, right? I wrote them, too. Probably got the same response..

You ought to write them back and tell them, it doesn't matter, THE DAMAGE IS DONE, you will never do business with them and you will actively discourage anyone else from doing so. So YOU go sleep nice and sound knowing you are losing potential customers.

[LongTomH]

212. Talkin' to the DA

Anyone have the phone number / email for the district attorney in Beck's district?

[TornadoTN]

215. Sign Up For Some Killing, Beck!

Sounds like Iraq needs a man like you, Mr. Beck. How about you do your country some good and sign up for service over there?

That's what I thought, a chicken-hawk, right-wing mouthpiece that refuses to put up or shut up.

[TWiley]

217. What would happen if he pondered " killing the chimp"?

Let his dumb ass ponder that question out loud on the radio for a few minutes and watch the secret service jerk him right out of his chair.

Evidently, republicans can threaten murder or violence against federal judges or individuals publicly without any prosecution.

[Lost-in-FL]

218. Untouchables

It is ok for Republiklans to say or express ideas like that. But of course, if Al Franken or any other liberal figures would have said on Air America that they wished the granade thrown to the President during his visit to Russia would have exploded, Homeland Security and the FCC would be on their ass.
NOTHING will happen to this man. We all know it, unfortunately.

[Selteri]

219. Anyone have an email for Michael Moore

He should know that someone is publically calling for his murder.

[Blue Belle]

242. I copied him on my email...

to the FCC, Clear Channel, Premiere Network, Glenn Beck, etc... I think a couple of others emailed him as well.

[e-mail]

[gauguin57]

220. If I had the same type of thoughts as Glenn Beck ...

... Glenn was in my town recently for a book signing. I was in the bookstore, but left 5 minutes before he was to come speak (on purpose -- didn't want to see all those Repugs sitting there worshiping him!).

Anyway ... I quickly got in my car, and was pulling out of the parking lot, and I looked in my rear-view mirror, and there was Glenn and his entourage -- they looked like they were laughing at this car with Kerry bumper stickers all over it pulling out like a bat out of hell just as he was about to walk into the store.

Anyway -- the point is ... the dude was RIGHT BEHIND MY CAR WHEN I WAS BACKING UP. RIGHT BEHIND MY CAR. One quick turn of the wheel ... Now, if I'd had the same kind of little fantasies about him as he does about Michael Moore ...

But I didn't, because I'm a liberal Democrat, and have TRUE "respect for life." Even the life of a Pug asshole like him.

Shut up, Glenn, you JERK!

[Callboy]

223. what a shame

kind of like when you are a kid and you do something dumb and feel stupid afterwards, but he is an adult....

[HR_Pufnstuf]

225. turn him over.

beck's done.

lets get a group and go to his HQ and talk to him about it.

[pbartch]

226. email Michael Moore at

http://michaelmoore.com/email/form.php?sbj=news

[KamaAina]

227. Glenn Beck bragged about committing vote fraud on the air

he described in detail how he got absentee ballots from some of his former addresses (like most radio jocks, he moves around a lot). Disgusting.

[Norquist Nemesis]

228. If true, it would be easy to prove and prosecute

wouldn't it?

[LeftHander]

236. Call Premiere and tell them about it..

Threatening someones life is NOT free speech.I notice they have no e-mail adress listed..

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., 15260 Ventura Blvd. 5th Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Main: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]

[tomreedtoon]

237. Where is Moore's reply?

If anything, Moore is an egotist. He proved how he didn't sit still during the release of his movies when he was attacked. Here is someone directly threatening his life. Why isn't he calling the guy, demanding to be on his show to let the guy take a shot at him in person? Drama queen that he is, why is he so silent?

[Blue Belle]

243. I think Michael Moore should call the show...

I'd love to see Glenn Beck get called on his shit...

[Shell Beau]

239. .

:wtf:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

240. WHY IS THIS NOT ON MY TV??

What is wrong with this country? This is disgusting. A private citizen threatened with murder by a broadcaster, and not a PEEP from the SCLM?

Shame on CNN ABC MSNBC CBS NBC ... shame shame shame on you all

:grr:

[B Calm]

244. I e-mailed all 4 FCC contacts yesterday & still no reply!

How to Contact the FCC

To Contact the Commissioners via E-mail

Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [e-mail]
Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy: [e-mail]
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: [e-mail]
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [e-mail]

[Mojambo]

247. I got a response

You are receiving this email in response to your inquiry to the FCC.

Please review the attached fact sheet regarding broadcast programming.

This e-mail contains an attachment that is in ".pdf" format. If you are unable to open this attachment, it is most likely because your computer doesn't have Adobe Reader, which is the program needed to open these types of files. You can install a free copy of Adobe Reader from the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

That's it.

[Catherine Vincent]

254. I received the adobe file from the FCC too.

So what does that mean?

[Blue Belle]

270. I haven't received one either... n/t

[Sparkle]

248. It looks like this ass is going to get away with it because he was joking!

Okay, two can play that game!:mad:

[Deep N RedLand]

251. The hypocrisy never fails to amaze.

So, Sean Hannity constantly feigns outrage over Harry Reid suggesting the Chimp has not been truthful or Howard Dean speaking his mind, yet there is never a peep from the blowhards when one of their own spouts shit like this!

Imagine if a progressive had said something this inflammatory. It would be a echoed by the Righties for months to come as proof of "liberal intolerance" and how radically violent the Left is.

With all the litigation and clamping down by the FCC over BoobieGate or Howard Stern saying a naughty word, I found it amazing Clear Channel still employs hatemongers like Beck. With their deep pockets, their ass is even more on the line if charges are brought against their "talent" for advocating murder which is not covered by free speech.

We can only dream of the day some moderate Cons and people blind enough to still be on the fence will wake-up and see the real enemy in our their midst and the real difference between us and the far-right thugs in control.

I think the last panel of this says it all:

[DemonFighterLives]

252. I need to kick this

So I can write e-mails tomorrow. :9

[cyclezealot]

253. This is not a surprise..

I have worried about this very thing...It is possible to email Michael Moore...He makes some attempt to communicate with his followers...I have suggested in the bulletin section of his web site to be careful... Action is needed...on our part to assist Moore.. I understand he has security...can't have enough...
these freepers are just not dangerous of mind,but dangerous of actions..

[spindoctor]

255. FCC response to PROBLEM01362780 - Glenn Beck

Consumers often complain to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about callin
or “open mike” radio programs. What they most often object to is subject matter that is
being discussed or the accuracy or fairness of the commentary. Consumers also complain
that their calls have been limited or barred by the station or that program hosts are often
biased, insufficiently informed and/or discourteous. Many consumers also complain that
the nature of the material being broadcast, like radio stunts or “shock jock” programs, are
offensive, obscene and/or indecent.
What Are the Broadcasters’ Programming Responsibilities?
Neither the FCC nor any other government agency can direct broadcasters to present or refrain
from presenting specific programs, or tell them how to conduct their call-in shows and other
programs. Broadcasters are responsible for deciding what their stations present to the public.
Broadcasters are expected to be aware of the important local issues in the communities
that their stations serve and to offer programming that will inform their audiences about
these issues. The selection of issues and the kinds of programming offered are the
broadcasters’ responsibility. “Call-in” programs are not required to be used as forums for
community issues.
Broadcasters are not obligated to give any particular individual an opportunity to participate in a
broadcast unless the broadcast involves a candidate for public office.
In general, broadcasters have wide discretion in choosing their programming. The First
Amendment to the Constitution and the Communications Act prohibit the Commission from
involving itself in the content of specific programs or otherwise engaging in activities that might
be regarded as program censorship.
What If I Have Comments and/or Concerns About a Specific Broadcast?
All comments and/or concerns about a specific broadcast should be directed, in writing, to the
stations and networks involved so that the people responsible for making the programming
decisions can become better informed about audience opinions.
Specifics of the FCC’s Rules Governing Obscene and Indecent Programming
Congress has given the FCC the responsibility for administratively enforcing the law that governs
obscene and indecent programming. The Commission may revoke a station license, impose a monetary forfeiture, or issue a warning for the broadcast of obscene or indecent material.
Obscene speech is not protected by the First Amendment and cannot be broadcast at any time.
To be considered obscene, material must meet a three-prong test:
• An average person, applying contemporary community standards, must find that the
material, as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest;
• The material must depict or describe, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct
specifically defined by applicable law; and
• The material, taken as a whole, must lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value.
Indecency is defined as “language or material that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms
patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast
medium, sexual or excretory organs or activities.” Indecent programming contains patently
offensive sexual or excretory references that do not rise to the level of obscenity. The courts
have held that indecent material is protected by the First Amendment and cannot be banned
entirely. It may, however, be restricted in order to avoid its broadcast during times of the day
when there is reasonable risk that children may be in the audience.
Consistent with a federal statute and federal court decisions interpreting the indecency statute,
the FCC adopted a rule pursuant to which broadcasts – both on television and radio – that fit
within the indecency definition and that are aired between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. are subject
to indecency enforcement action.
Enforcement actions in this area are based on documented complaints received from the
public about indecent or obscene programming. In making indecency determinations, the
FCC analyzes what was actually said during the broadcast, the meaning of what was said,
and the context in which it was stated. Accordingly, we ask complainants to provide the following information:
• Information regarding the details of what was actually said (or depicted) during the allegedly indecent or obscene broadcast. There is flexibility on how a complainant may provide this
information. A complainant may submit a significant excerpt of the program describing what
was actually said (or depicted) or a full or partial tape or transcript of the material.
In whatever form the complainant decides to provide the information, it must be sufficiently
detailed so the FCC can determine the words and language actually used during the
broadcast and the context of those words or language. Subject matter alone is not a
determining factor of whether material is obscene or indecent. For example, stating only that
the broadcast station “discussed sex” or had a “disgusting discussion of sex” during a
program is not sufficient. The use of specific, isolated words does not itself determine
whether material is indecent. For example, listing only isolated words spoken by a radio
announcer without more detail is not enough information for the FCC’s staff to initiate an investigation. Also, general descriptions without a detailed explanation of what was actually
stated (or depicted) are generally not sufficient.
• The date and time of the broadcast. Under federal law, if the FCC assesses a monetary
forfeiture against a broadcast station for violation of a rule, it must specify the date the
violation occurred. Accordingly, it is important that complainants provide the date the
material in question was broadcast. A broadcaster’s right to air indecent speech is protected
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Consequently, the FCC must know the time of day
that the material was broadcast.
• The call sign of the station involved. The FCC’s obscenity/indecency enforcement program
is directed at individual broadcast station licensees and not individual radio announcers, the
music industry, or specific music performers. Accordingly, the FCC’s staff must know the call
sign of the station that aired the material. It is not enough, for example, to name the radio
announcer who made the on-air statement.
The FCC may issue a warning, impose a monetary forfeiture or revoke a station license if it is
determined that the material in a radio call-in, “open-mike”, or “shock-jock” program is obscene
or indecent.
Of necessity, any documentation you provide to the FCC about your complaint becomes part of
the FCC’s records and may not be returned.
Complaints regarding a specific obscene and/or indecent broadcast should be directed to:
Federal Communications Commission
Enforcement Bureau
Investigations and Hearing Division
445 12th St., S.W., Room 3-B443
Washington, DC 20554

[spindoctor]

256. So according to the FCC, you can call for murder but you can't say tittie

:wtf:

[Coexist]

263. watch your mouth, you pervert!

let's go kill some Federal judges. (heavy sarcasm intended)

[demo dutch]

264. Yep, that's the only reason Howard Stern got into trouble.

It's like a peronsal threat, the police can't make any arrest etc, or really do anything until the person gets caught acting out the threat.

[DemonFighterLives]

266. Boilerplate blah blah

So what are they going to do about this?

[geckosfeet]

268. Hotel Rwanda in the US

This reminds me of the slaughter in Rwanda. There were appeals on the radio to kill tutsis. I was shocked that any civilized and sane government could permit a public call to murder.

It is clear that the FCC not only has no teeth, but it is misguided. It is in desperate need of massive re-organization in order to become relevant and useful.

[lonestarnot]

260. If this is true and the quote is correct looks like a conspiracy to commit

murder to me...

[killbotfactory]

271. Culture of life...

Kill'em all, let god sort 'em out.